​Webinar and Badge Series

For the field of education abroad to thrive, we need innovative international education leaders who are adaptable, supportive, create strong connections and partnerships, and advocate for others and the field! The Forum's new "Emerging Leader in Education Abroad" badge is a great way to enhance your leadership credentials and stand out at your organization.

The four featured recorded webinars in this series cover topics that every emerging leader needs when taking on new supervisory roles and assistant director or director roles. This series is designed for anyone looking to advance in the field, or have recently been elevated to a new role.

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Badge Benefits

• ​Gain confidence in ability to provide leadership or grow into leadership roles 
• Understanding and being responsive to the needs of unique stakeholders  
• Awareness of the responsibility leaders have to advocate on behalf of the unit/organization
• Building a sense of resilience through community and growth​

How to Earn Your Digital Badge

• View the 4 recorded webinars featuring experts from diverse institutions and organizations. This program is fully asynchronous and can be completed on your own timeline. 
• Submit a one-page reflection outlining ways you plan to leverage your new knowledge to benefit your organization and professional growth.
• Guided reflection for each webinar/module.  

Asynchronous: 1 month (timed)  

Program Price

Registration to each webinar:

• Members: $49
• Non-members: $99

To buy only one webinar contact: [email protected]

Save and earn your badge! Enroll now in all 4 webinars:

• Members: $100 (Save $96 USD)
• Non-members: $200 (Save $196 USD)

On Demand Webinars

When you enroll in the Emerging Leader in Education Abroad badge program, you'll have access to watch the recorded versions of the below webinars.

Supporting and Retaining Education Abroad Staff 

The State of the Field Survey highlighted the significant changes in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent in education abroad. How can new and seasoned leaders help mentor and encourage the next generation of education abroad professionals when facing reduced budgets, competition with private sector fields, and the fall out from the global pandemic? What can we do to ensure our teams represent the diversity of students at our institutions and that is desired on education abroad programs.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding job descriptions and the skills needed for successful education abroad professionals
2. Strategies and tools to reaching diverse candidates
3. Awareness of the importance of onboarding to retention
4. Building an individualized professional growth plan for direct reports

Resources

1. State of the Field 2022
2. A House Where All Belong

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Panelists

Stacy Fisher, Drew University

Joe Levy, Levy Global Support LLC

Kyle Rausch, University of Illinois Chicago

Effective Partnerships with Faculty

As part of the original Four F's of study abroad, faculty play a significant role in advocating for education abroad. Leaders in education abroad need to leverage these educator allies to advise students, lead programs, and serve as advocates for global education. This webinar will feature panelists who share their thoughts on effective and mutually beneficial relationships between faculty and education abroad administrators.

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain a deeper understanding of the role faculty play in advancing global education
2. Appreciate the tenure and promotion process and how education abroad can enhance faculty advancement
3. Understand resources and strategies for engaging faculty at your own organization or institution.

Panelists
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​Cesar Allegre,
​IES Abroad

Jennifer Miskec, Longwood University

Angela Castañeda, DePauw University

 David Yenerall,
Georgia StateUniversity

Advocacy and Cultivating Relationships 

Education abroad relies on stakeholders across the institution. Learning how to manage up and create buy-in when there are so many competing priorities makes it difficult to know where to start. Especially for under-resourced programs.

Learning Outcomes

1. Familiarity with responsibility and roles of key campus partners (Financial aid, registrar, advising, DEI/DEIB, Career Services, Athletics, Health Services, Housing, Risk Management, Community Standards, etc)
2. Gain strategies for building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders

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Panelists

Maureen Gordon, Temple University
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Brian Henry, University of Denver
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Nicole Trevana Flores, Southeast Community College
 

When Things Get Difficult: Resiliency and Self Care 

Moving into a leadership role means taking on more responsibility, making hard decisions, and being accountable in a crisis or emergency. This webinar will provide strategies for navigating tough situations and finding support when things get difficult.
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Learning outcomes

1. How to identify trusted advisors and mentors
2. Find opportunities for growth when mistakes are made
3. Recognize when events are beyond your control
4. Gain awareness of your limits and when your expertise ends

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Panelists

Katy Crossley-Frolick,
​Denison University

Todd Lee Goen,
​Virginia Military Institute